Citizen Calibre 8700 BL8000-03A User Manual

Citizen Calibre 8700 BL8000-03A User Manual

Citizen calibre 8700 bl8000-03a: user guide

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Insufficient Charge Warning Feature • Over Charge Prevention Feature • Power Save Feature 11. General Reference for Charging Times ... 41 12. Solar-Powered Watch Handling Precautions ... 43 • Charging Precautions • Handling of Secondary Battery • Only Use the Specified Secondary Battery 13.
  • Page 3: Features

    1. Features This watch is a solar-powered watch that contains a solar cell in its face that drives the watch by converting light energy into electrical energy. It is also equipped with numerous functions including a perpetual calendar that changes the date automatically...
  • Page 4 To use this watch comfortably, make sure to charge it before it stops running completely. Since there is no risk of overcharging no matter how much the watch is charged (Over Charge Prevention Feature), it is recommended that the watch be...
  • Page 5: Names Of Components

    3. Names of Components Mode Time (TME) Name (1) Mode hand (2) Function hand Displays day (3) Date Displays date (4) Hour hand Displays hours (5) Minute hand Displays minutes (6) Second hand Displays seconds 24-hour time display in (7) 24 hour hand coordination with hour hand Calendar (CAL) Displays day...
  • Page 6 Not used Mode switching (second hand stops at 30 seconds position) Local time correction (second hand continues moving in 1-second intervals) Switches watch to reference position check mode when pressed continuously for 10 seconds Not used Not used Not used...
  • Page 7: Hand Reference Position Check And Correction

    If the reference position is not set properly, the time, date, alarm ON/OFF positions and other watch functions will not be displayed properly. Before using this watch, check that the functions of the watch operate properly by performing the following procedure.
  • Page 8: Returning To Local Time Mode After Checking Reference Position

    Position 1 while the reference position is displayed. Note: • The watch will not return to the local time mode even if button (A) is pressed if the crown is pulled out to Position 1 or Position 2. In addition, it will not automatically return to the local time mode after 2 minutes.
  • Page 9 • After the function hand and date complete a demonstration movement (the function hand rotates backward by 180 degrees and then returns to its original position, while the date moves in coordination with the function hand), the watch enters the calendar correction mode.
  • Page 10 “SUN” on the scale by slowly moving it one step at a time. Note: Pressing button (A) causes the watch to enter the second hand reference position setting mode again. 11. Return the crown to the normal position and press button (A).
  • Page 11: Switching The Mode (Display Function)

    Button (B) Notes: • If the crown is pulled out too far to Position 2, the watch enters the correction mode • When switching the mode, slowly turn the crown until the mode hand points to the • Return the crown to the normal position after checking the mode. Using the watch...
  • Page 12: Setting The Time

    6. Setting the Time 24 hour hand Hour hand Mode hand [Procedure for Setting the Time] 1. Pull the crown out to Position 1 (the second hand rapidly advances to the 30 seconds position and waits). Note: If the second hand does not stop at the 30 seconds position, refer to the section on “Reference Position Correction”...
  • Page 13: Setting The Date

    7. Setting the Date This watch is equipped with a perpetual calendar that changes the year (number of years elapsed from the most recent leap year), month, date and day automatically until February 28, 2100, including leap years, once the date has been set.
  • Page 14 (counter-clockwise). 6. Press button (A). • The function hand moves from the year display to the day display and the watch enters the date correction mode. 7. Turn the crown to the set the date.
  • Page 15: Using The Alarm

    The alarm function uses a 24 hour clock. Once the alarm has been set, the alarm sounds for 15 seconds when the set time is reached once a day. • When using the watch in each of time, calendar and alarm modes, the alarm sounds at the time that coincides with the time mode.
  • Page 16: Setting The Alarm Time

    6. Return the crown to the normal position. [Switching Alarm ON and OFF] 1. Pull the crown out to Position 1 and then turn the crown to set the watch to the alarm mode [ALM]. • The hour hand and minute hand rapidly advance to the set alarm time.
  • Page 17: Alarm Tone Monitor

    9. Setting the Local Time • The local time [L-TM] function lets you set the watch to a time in a different area from the time set in the time mode [TME]. • The time difference can be corrected in 1 hour units based on the time mode. The local time can be set over a range of ±23 hours based on the time mode.
  • Page 18: Functions Unique To Solar-Powered Watches

    Allow light to shine on the solar cell until the watch returns to 1-second interval movement. Even after the watch has returned to 1-second interval movement, sufficiently charge the watch by exposing it to light by referring to “11.
  • Page 19 When charged Charge the watch by allowing light to shine on the solar cell until the watch begins to run. In the case the watch has stopped as a result of being insufficiently charged, a minimum of 30 minutes are required until the watch begins to run again even if light shines on the solar cell.
  • Page 20: Insufficient Charge Warning Feature

    • Although the watch will begin to run when light is allowed to shine on the solar cell after it has stopped as a result of being insufficiently charged, since the time is incorrect, reset the watch to the correct time after sufficiently charging.
  • Page 21: General Reference For Charging Times

    2 minutes under direct sunlight Full charge time: Time to fully recharge the watch after it has stopped. One day usage: Time required for recharging the watch to run for 1 day with normal hand movement (1-second interval movement). Charging time...
  • Page 22: Solar-Powered Watch Handling Precautions

    • When you take the watch off, try to place in as bright a location as possible so that it will always be charged and continue to run properly at all times.
  • Page 23: Handling Of Secondary Battery

    This can result in the risk of the watch being damaged or injury to the wearer. When the secondary battery is replaced, always make sure to use the specified secondary battery.
  • Page 24: All-Reset

    14. All-Reset This watch may not function properly as a result of being subjected to the effects of static electricity, strong impact and so forth. When this happens, perform the All-Reset and Reference Position Alignment procedures described below. When performing the all-reset procedure, first make sure the watch is sufficiently charged and the second hand is moving at 1-second intervals.
  • Page 25: Precautions

    10/20 atmospheres 100/200 WATER RESIST(ANT) For correct use within the design limits of the watch, confirm the level of water- resistance of your watch, as indicated on the dial and case, and consult the table. Moderate exposure to Minor exposure to water water (washing, kitchen (washing face, rain, etc.)
  • Page 26 • If moisture has entered the watch, or if the inside of the crystal is fogged up and does not become clear within a day, immediately take the watch to your dealer or Citizen Service Center for repair. Leaving the watch in such a state will allow corrosion to form inside.
  • Page 27 Using the watch where temperatures are outside the specified range, may result in deterioration of functions or even stoppage of the watch. • Do NOT use the watch in places where it is exposed to high temperature, such as in a sauna.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    • Daily alarm (24 hour clock, alarm monitor, alarm ON/OFF) • Local time (time different correction: 1 hour units) 7. Continuous Operating Times • Time until watch stops without charging after being fully charged: : Approx. 1.5 years (with the power save feature operating continuously) : Approx.

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